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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Julienne fries on plate

National Julienne Fries Day!

August 12, 2020, is National Julienne Fries Day! Julienne fries differ from waffle, curly, and crinkle-cut fries because their …

Pressure Canning.

FCS@Home: Summer Canning!

As we are gearing towards harvesting our summer produce from our farms and our gardens, we may find ourselves …

fresh fruit meal laid out on blanket beach scene

Summer Self Care

During the summer months, our bodies can undergo a few changes due to our lifestyle. Most of us enjoy …

junk food/healthy food

You CAN Eat Healthy on a Budget

One of the biggest myths about shopping for healthier foods is that “only rich people can afford it.” In …

Corn and Tomato salad

Corn: A Local Treasure

As I ride throughout the countryside in Union County, I see lots of corn growing. Some of the stalks …

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Caring for Your Masks

We all want to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. One of the recommended ways to do this …

home canned tomatoes

Preserving Fruits & Vegetables

Preserving fruits and vegetables is a great way to save money and provide healthy food for your family. If …

Glass of limeade

Limeade Explosion!

Warmer weather is here and while we are having more cookouts, we crave tasty beverages. The prices of carbonated …

chicken steak and sausage on the grill

How Green Is Your Grill?

With Independence Day just around the corner, many of us are planning the meal we will cook to share …

food items that contain vitamin d

Vitamin D and You

Recently, we learned that researchers have discovered that people with lower levels of vitamin D have higher mortality rates …

Bushel of Peaches

FCS@Home - North Carolina Peaches

Warm summertime means delicious peaches from June to September. That’s right! Peaches are a great healthy snack to cool …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

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4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

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